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Hutchinson talks more about jobs, environmental regulations
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netRepublican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson has been touting his jobs plan for Arkansas,...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart gears up for open call for suppliers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comArmed with $250 billion to spend on U.S. made products through 2023, Wal-Mart Stores is holding its first “Open Call” for suppliers on Tuesday (July 8). The day...
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Deadly piglet virus grips the U.S. pork industry, prices expected to rise
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe outlook for the pork sector has been tempered by the continued threat of PEDv, — Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus — which has affected more than 7 million...
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Rogers-based ‘RinseWell’ system moving closer to broader use
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA Rogers startup is looking to turn the restaurant supply industry on its head and a group of MBA students from Columbia University in New York have been on...
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U.S. Treasury auctions off TARP shares in Signature Bank
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSignature Bank’s holding company White River Bancshares was among six remaining TARP participants to see their shares auctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department...
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Fort Smith area building permits up more than 45% year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $15.69 million in June, up 32.3% from the same month last year when permits only...
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Medical marijuana effort fails to raise signatures
An initiated act to raise the state’s minimum wage and a proposed constitutional amendment to allow liquor sales in all 75 counties in Arkansas both submitted more than the minimum number needed to be...
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Engineering work needed for $350 million I-49 Arkansas River bridge
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEd Thicksten believes building the Interstate 49 bridge and connection between Alma and Barling is a “cornerstone” part of system, and the Arkansas Highway...
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Bags, balls, taco plates and (possibly) jobs emerge from Wal-Mart’s ‘Open Call’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhen Wal-Mart calls, people listen. And the listening could result in more new manufacturing jobs being announced in Northwest Arkansas as a result of the...
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Allens changes name to Sager Creek Vegetable Company
Allens, an iconic name in Arkansas’ business history, is changing its moniker effective immediately to Sager Creek Vegetable Company as part of new ownership and management changes.Officials with...
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The Compass Report: Two of Arkansas’ three metro areas stable, growing
Economic conditions in two of Arkansas’ three largest metro areas continue to be stable or improving, with central Arkansas – the state’s largest metro – continuing to show signs of weakness that began...
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Lower bids allow for more features for Ben Geren Aquatics Center
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA building permit valued at $9.764 million was issued last week for the Ben Geren Aquatics Center and Sebastian County Judge David Hudson said it was a sign...
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Maness schoolhouse at Chaffee could become Red Rooster restaurant
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAn item before the Fort Smith Planning Commission Tuesday evening (July 8) could convert the historic Maness schoolhouse into the first commercial business to...
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Whirlpool officials, Fort Smith Board discuss pollution remediation work
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOfficials involved in the remediation efforts of the shuttered Whirlpool manufacturing facility gave an update to the Fort Smith Board of Directors on efforts...
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‘Bias toward yes’ proves lucrative for some new Wal-Mart suppliers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
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Fort Smith student group proposes $450 million downtown sports arena
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA group of 2014 graduates of Fort Smith's Union Christian Academy presented a dream Wednesday (July 9) that they admit is big, but believe is a possible if...
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Study: Same-day delivery not yet that important to consumers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhen it comes to ordering products online more consumers of all ages are becoming active shoppers, but the vast majority of them are not willing to pay shipping...
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Economic impact of Fayetteville Shale play ongoing after a decade
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comAlthough no one is baking a cake or holding a big celebration, it has now been a full decade since Fayetteville Shale leader Southwestern Energy Corp. announced...
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Big banks taking larger share of auto loan business
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe tide is shifting in auto loan finance with large banks taking market share away from captive finance companies linked to auto makers, according to a recent...
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Officials work to broaden ‘STEM’ training access, reduce gender gap
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIf there is one area of Arkansas' economy that is doing well, it is in jobs that require strong skills in math and science, according to Dr. Suzanne Mitchell....
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